The Georgia Bulldogs football team was invited to celebrate their College Football Playoff National Championship at the White House by President Joe Biden and his administration. The invitation was extended to the team last week, and the event was scheduled to take place on June 12 at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

However, student-athletes have expressed concerns about the feasibility of a proposed program date, which falls just a week before the start of summer. According to reports, the athletes have cited the significant demands placed on them during this time as the reason why the proposed date is “not feasible.” While details about the nature of the program and its requirements remain undisclosed, it is clear that the athletes are wary of any additional commitments that could potentially impact their performance and wellbeing.

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The Georgia Bulldogs won the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship by defeating TCU TCU Horned Frogs 65-7. This was their second championship win in as many years. Georgia was ranked No. 1 in the final Associated Press Top 25 college football poll, becoming the 12th back-to-back national champion in the history of the rankings.

Some of the key players for the Georgia Bulldogs during their 2023 championship win were Stetson Bennett, who was a Heisman finalist and Jalen Carter, who was a unanimous All-American.

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The last time a college football team to visit the White House was LSU Tigers- in 2019, after they were honored for their national championship victory. In 2020, COVID-19 protocols prevented the Alabama Crimson Tide from accepting an invitation from former President Donald Trump, breaking a long-standing tradition of championship teams visiting the White House.

With the Biden administration now extending an invitation to the Georgia Bulldogs, the resumption of this tradition is also being seen as a positive sign for the return of normalcy in collegiate athletics.